Field Sales Engineer (Technical Sales)

Samtec; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in connector manufacturing is seeking a Field Sales Engineer to support customers in South-Central England, including Oxford and Cambridge. This home-based role involves maintaining existing relationships and expanding the customer base in the electronics industry. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, relevant sales experience, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a performance-based income, extensive training, a company car, and the opportunity to work within a dynamic team focused on success.

Benefits

Company car

Laptop

Mobile phone

Flexible structures

Performance-based income

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical/electronic engineering or related technical field.
• Several years of relevant professional sales experience.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop customers in the assigned area.
• Pre-sales support and acquisition of new customers.
• Represent the company at trade fairs and events.

Skills

Sales Experience

Technical Knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Customer Service

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

Field Sales Engineer (Technical Sales) - South-Central England / Oxford / Cambridge (Home Based)

SalesUnited KingdomHolmewood, Chesterfield, UK

Description

With more than 6,000 employees, SAMTEC is one of the world's leading manufacturers of connectors in the electromechanical components market. The company has over 40 sales locations and 12 production sites worldwide.

Far more than just a connector manufacturer, Samtec is committed to providing exceptional service, quality products, and convenient design tools. We believe that taking care of our customers and appreciating our employees is of utmost importance for the development of the business. This belief is deeply rooted throughout the company and ensures that our customers can expect exceptional service combined with the latest technology.

We are currently seeking a

Field Sales Engineer (Technical Sales)

South-Central England / Oxford / Cambridge (UK)

Home Based

From your home office, you will support and further develop our customers in South-Central England / Oxford / Cambridge in this strategically important sales role. As a specialist, you will sell our entire product portfolio and develop our sales area by maintaining existing customer contacts within engineering and manufacturing departments.

We offer:

• Opportunities to build on your ideas, creativity, and spontaneity.
• Flexible structures and flat hierarchies.
• Extensive product and systems training.
• High personal responsibility and creative freedom.
• Performance-based income aligned with company growth and success.
• A motivated, dynamic team emphasizing success, fun, trust, and team spirit.
• Company car, laptop, and mobile phone (for private use).

What we expect from you:

• Pre-sales support, analyzing target groups, and identifying customer needs.
• Budget and profit responsibility within your sales territory.
• Acquisition of new customers and expansion of existing contacts in the electronics industry.
• Responding to customer inquiries and developing technical solutions with our product teams.
• Representing the company and products at trade fairs and events.
• Planning and executing workshops, tech days, and webinars for key accounts and partners.
• Supporting the inside sales team to ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Regular sales activity reporting to management.
• Maintaining customer master data independently.

Application requirements:

• Degree in electrical/electronic engineering or related technical field, or equivalent sales experience.
• Several years of relevant professional sales experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of electromechanics or semiconductor technologies is desirable but not mandatory; training is provided.
• Residence within the assigned sales area is essential.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.
• Valid driving license.
• Willingness to travel frequently (at least 50%) within your territory.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Teams, Salesforce, Power BI.
• Hands-on mentality and a proactive approach.
• Enthusiasm, commitment, and analytical thinking.
• Well-groomed appearance and friendly demeanor.
• Strong social skills and team orientation.

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected statuses.